Warren's 188-Yard Day and Rodgers' Milestones Lead Steelers to 34-22 Win Over Colts

Key points

• Jaylen Warren recorded 101 rushing yards and 87 receiving yards, scoring on an 80-yard catch and a 50-yard run.
• Aaron Rodgers completed 22 of 31 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns, moving past Peyton Manning for third all-time in career touchdown passes.
• The Steelers defense allowed only one touchdown despite giving up six plays of 20+ yards, including five by Daniel Jones.
• Spencer Shrader kicked five field goals for Indianapolis, including two from 56 and 57 yards, but the Colts could not close the gap.
• The Steelers remain 3-0 at home and have won 10 of the last 12 meetings against the Colts.

Background

Both teams entered Week 5 with 2-2 records. The Steelers had recently lost to the Cleveland Browns, while the Colts won 30-13 in London against the Washington Commanders. The Steelers had not beaten the Colts at home since 2008. This game was broadcast on CBS, with limited regional availability in some markets.

How outlets are covering it

The AP and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette emphasized Jaylen Warren's historic performance, noting he was the first player since Herschel Walker in 1986 to have both an 80-yard catch and a 50-yard run in the same game. The Post-Gazette highlighted Aaron Rodgers' milestone, moving past Peyton Manning for third all-time in touchdown passes. CBS Sports noted the Steelers' defense 'bent but rarely broke,' allowing only one touchdown despite multiple long passes. Colts.com provided background on the series history, noting the Steelers lead the all-time series 22-8. DK Pittsburgh Sports confirmed the final score and weather conditions, noting 63 degrees and 11-mph winds.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Steelers competitive in the AFC North and maintains their home unbeaten record. For the Colts, the loss extends their struggles against Pittsburgh and highlights offensive inconsistencies despite Daniel Jones' 267 passing yards. Jaylen Warren's performance solidifies his role as a primary feature back, especially with Rico Dowdle injured.

What to watch

The Steelers will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, October 18. The Colts will host the Tennessee Titans on the same day. Both teams will look to bounce back from their Week 5 results.